Something More

Don't wait till your life is all done to learn the lessons of a fool Know the rewards of self are none where love of others is the rule

Payton and I

What is the value of a life

built on shattered dreams of others

And so it's thus, for each of us

who can't feel for our own brothers

These the thoughts I pondered for years

and cried for half a century

"Lift up your sons, put down your guns

empty your penitentiary”

"Pick up the sad, lonely and poor

help your friends in humility

 Open your soul, make that your goal

put away your hostility”

This struggle in the depths of my heart

so relentless yet so profound

echo's in waves, patriot graves

where mothers tears cover the ground

A grateful nation now reports

the cry that began as a plea

That's shook our core, with something more

all the way to Antiquity

Author's Note

What the world needs is healing. Not division. Not to notice how we are dissimilar. But to see how we are alike.

Reviews

[Levi Levin]

An excellent piece of poetic philosophy my friend. I see so much disrespect of our fellow human beings in this world. Public degradation of others is not how to sow unity. Much of this influence comes from our “leaders”. When we compare the leaders of yesterday to today, we can see a clear difference in respect for one another. In the end, what really matters is what matters anyway.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Levi. I agree I wish things were different. Fear suspicion and hatred are easier to sell than love.

[Levi Levin]

Very true indeed.

[Tina Kline]

A really fantastic poem for what seems to be a very kind and caring man. You can't help but like him, he seems very genuine in his like for the people. May he prevail in the primary so can show his stuff in the general election.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Tina so much he is all of that and more

[Tina Kline]

You are very welcome. Hope he wins the next one.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Tina

[softlyfall]

As a confirmed democratic socialist, he is my MAN!

[Tate Morgan]

me too he speaks to the heart of a nation thank you

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

We need a real leader this next time with the strength to give this nation back what it has lost!
Past so called leaders have brought shame to our nation.
We must break that tradition now!

[Tate Morgan]

Josie Let us hope that for once the candidate of the people is the one that makes it to the white House thank you

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Lovely tribute piece Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Clive thank you very much .

[Jennie Baron]

Yes indeed, he has served our country well behind the scenes for many years, and your tribute to him is outstanding, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jennie I am enamoured with this guy. His form of justice is akin to that which we all learned every Sunday as children

[R Smith]

He's the man I would choose if I had a say, I hope America agrees when the time comes, great job Tate :)

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Richard thank you. If the United States people do not recognize what they have in this man the country will eventually fall apart we can only hope

[Tomás Ó C..]

It would be good to see a decent leader for America

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Tomas yes it would the entire world would benefit from a kinder America That stops War mongering thank you

[nana]

Tatertot you are certainly fixated on this guy. Here on the west coast we hear his cries as well. I am also a fan. I like the way he holds hands with his wife at 74. He has my vote too. As usual your work made me smile. Give us a call if you are ever in the neighborhood.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Nana. If we are lucky he will win and we will all celebrate. If he does I'll send you a bottle of wine lol Thanks

[Dayran]

Its the new word on transparency and straight talk. Its a fresh impetus for people who have grown tired of the same old assurances. I think he'll be great for America. ' Open your soul ' is certainly right!

[Tate Morgan]

Hio Sri thank you I havent been so excited about politics since robert kennedy This guy is great tonight in atlanta where he supposedly weak https://www.facebook.com/saharsarraf/videos/o.953892091333330/10153201315236370/?type=2&theater

[wordman]

a true american with a passion for people ..and may he win to set us on the right path again!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Wordman I am always happy to see you. He is the great hope of us all

[wordman]

if obama will move over and let him in ! looking for marshall law !

[Tate Morgan]

doubt that will happen Bernie Arrives in Atlanta tonight Listen to the roar! https://www.facebook.com/saharsarraf/videos/o.953892091333330/10153201315236370/?type=2&theater

[wordman]

well he has my vote

[Tate Morgan]

mine too thats for sure